Cheese and cauliflower. Cauliflower and cheese. I can’t think of a more perfect pairing. Sure, there are fancier ways of making this, but this version is fantastic. The soft cauliflower blends with the cheese sauce that’s been thickened with a “secret” ingredient of nutritional yeast.

There are a few areas where you can cut down some of the fat – I used skim milk and didn’t have a problem. You could probably also use an egg substitute. But, know, either way, that if you normally would be eating macaroni and cheese, you’re at least getting the nutritional benefit of cauliflower.

Whisk in milk, garlic, and reserved cooking liquid, and cook 7 to 10 minutes, or until sauce is thickened, whisking constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese, nutritional yeast, cayenne pepper, and egg yolks until cheese is melted.

Don’t shun the NY, Selila. They are little flaky things that, I promise, won’t harm you, bite you, or cause you any pain. ;) Nutritional yeast is a magical being that turns non-dairy things creamy like you put dairy in it. (However, in this recipe, I did use cheese and other dairy.)

Nutritional yeast comes in a happy little package or you can get a scoop in the bulk section at Whole Foods.

I shall swing you to the dark side – you’ll soon be putting on your popcorn and adding to your pasta. :)